Question
Download Solution PDFIn the following question, each sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R, and S. Choose the part of the sentence with the error and mark it as your answer. If there is no error, mark 'No error (S)' as your answer.
King penguins (P) / are active throughout (Q) / the long summer days. (R) / No error (S)
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is 'Part S'.
Key Points
- The given sentence is grammatically correct.
- Here, 'King penguins' is plural.
- The king penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) is the second-largest species of penguin, smaller, but somewhat similar in appearance to the emperor penguin.
- Hence, a plural helping verb that is 'are' is used.
Correct Sentence: King penguins are active throughout the long summer days.
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